Sermon: Beware of Religion

Colossians 2:16-23
Tony Felich
December 31, 2006

Spiritual growth comes from a relationship comes from a relationship with Christ, not through outward adherence to religious practices.

I. The Theme of Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ

II. Spiritual growth comes from God through Christ

III. "Religion" threatens spiritual growth: Beware!
A. Old Ceremonial/Ritualistic Religion
B. New Ascetic Religion
C. Legalism cannot offer true victory over sin